The closing of the gates at Hougoumont by Robert Gibb, RSA
By kind permission of the National War Museum of Scotland
By kind permission of the National War Museum of Scotland
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Welcome to Project Hougoumont
Project Hougoumont is a heritage project established to save Hougoumont farm on the site of the 1815 battlefield of Waterloo in Belgium. Its aim is to ensure that the site is sound and intact for the long–term future, with a view to attracting and educating more visitors.
Download the latest Project Hougoumont newsletter here.
Hougoumont Farm is in a sorry state, and time is running out fast. The walls of the Great Barn are at risk of collapse, the loopholed brick wall surrounding the orchard is falling down, and each passing winter brings more damage through the penetration of water and frost. To date the chapel has been restored, and two of the gaps in the walls have been filled in temporarily to strengthen them.
Project Hougoumont seeks to raise funds over the period 2010 to 2015 for the sympathetic restoration of the farm buildings and redevelopment of the wider site.
By the time we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the battle visitors will be able to visit the farm, learn about the battle, and understand the significance of Hougoumont's key role.
A memorial will be built to honour the British soldiers who fought at Waterloo – the only nationality not already acknowledged with its own memorial.
Living history issues, like the use of the site by re–enactors (who have traditionally camped in the paddock), and the development of the Great Barn are currently under discussion.
Project Hougoumont works closely with Waterloo 200, the UK committee which provides the focal point for all organisations seeking to participate in bicentennial events.
It was with shock and deepest sadness that members of Project Hougoumont heard of the death of our Chairman, Professor Richard Holmes CBE, on April 30th.
Click here to read on...
Welcome to Project Hougoumont
Project Hougoumont is a heritage project established to save Hougoumont farm on the site of the 1815 battlefield of Waterloo in Belgium. Its aim is to ensure that the site is sound and intact for the long–term future, with a view to attracting and educating more visitors.
Download the latest Project Hougoumont newsletter here.
Hougoumont Farm is in a sorry state, and time is running out fast. The walls of the Great Barn are at risk of collapse, the loopholed brick wall surrounding the orchard is falling down, and each passing winter brings more damage through the penetration of water and frost. To date the chapel has been restored, and two of the gaps in the walls have been filled in temporarily to strengthen them.
Project Hougoumont seeks to raise funds over the period 2010 to 2015 for the sympathetic restoration of the farm buildings and redevelopment of the wider site.
By the time we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the battle visitors will be able to visit the farm, learn about the battle, and understand the significance of Hougoumont's key role.
A memorial will be built to honour the British soldiers who fought at Waterloo – the only nationality not already acknowledged with its own memorial.
Living history issues, like the use of the site by re–enactors (who have traditionally camped in the paddock), and the development of the Great Barn are currently under discussion.
Project Hougoumont works closely with Waterloo 200, the UK committee which provides the focal point for all organisations seeking to participate in bicentennial events.
It was with shock and deepest sadness that members of Project Hougoumont heard of the death of our Chairman, Professor Richard Holmes CBE, on April 30th.
Click here to read on...
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